Indonesia’s Antam to start building new nickel smelter, HPAL plant in 2025 The projects are part of Antam's deal with China's Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend to develop an "ecosystem" to produce EV raw materials. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 6:47 pm
Macron looks to regulate illegal gold mining in French Guiana Emmanuel Macron said France was considering drafting a plan within three months for areas with important gold reserves. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 5:18 pm
Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to $282.9 million for the project. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 4:47 pm
SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 3:32 pm
Poland’s PGE says Turow power complex will operate as long as needed Poland's top utility said it will take all steps necessary to ensure its Turow lignite mine and power plant can operate. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 8:09 am
Aluminum price firms to 11-week high on Yunnan doubts, firm technicals Prices reached the highest point since January due to concerns about the slow recovery of production in the Chinese province. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 7:50 am
Iron ore price edges higher on hopes of China’s demand recovery Steel and iron ore demand is expected to find some support from "non-property sectors", analyst say. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 7:34 am
US awards record $6bn to back industrial emissions reduction projects The initiative, the single largest industrial decarbonization investment in US history, will subsidize 33 industrial projects in 20 states. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 5:58 am
America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations. Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 5:28 am
Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025. Reuters | March 24, 2024 | 6:40 pm
Billionaire among prominent Indians flocking to Modi’s party ahead of vote Naveen Jindal, head of Jindal Steel and Power, joined Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. Reuters | March 24, 2024 | 10:43 am
Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama "When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing. Reuters | March 23, 2024 | 4:29 pm